The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has reached its climax, with the final scheduled for this Sunday evening at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Hosts Morocco will face Senegal in a highly anticipated showdown to determine the continent’s champion.
Morocco secured their place in the final after defeating Nigeria in a tense penalty shootout during the semi-finals.
Senegal booked their spot with a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt, setting the stage for a thrilling title decider.
The final will kick off at 9:00 pm Cairo time at the Moroccan capital’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
Morocco’s Likely Lineup
Moroccan media reports indicate that coach Walid Regragui plans to stick with the same starting XI for the fourth straight match. The lineup has been unchanged since the group stage victory over Tanzania and has remained consistent through wins over Cameroon and Nigeria.
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defence: Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair Mazraoui
Midfield: Nael El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannous, Brahim Diaz, Ismail Sibari, Abdel Samad El Zalzouli
Attack: Ayoub El Kaabi
Senegal’s Expected Lineup
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is expected to make two enforced changes to the team that beat Egypt. The alterations come after two players received yellow cards in the semi-final, resulting in suspensions.
Mamadou Sarr is set to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, who is suspended and also carrying an injury.
Lamine Camara will come in for Habib Diarra, who is suspended.
Goalkeeper: Edouard Mendy
Defence: Krepin Diatta, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, Malick Diouf
Midfield: Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara
Attack: Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Elman Ndiaye
